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Who owns Nioxin?

Nioxin is owned by KKR (the United States, NYSE: KKR) through its subsidiary Wella Company, which has owned the brand since 1 December 2021.[1] Nioxin was founded in 1987 in the United States and was independent until 2021.

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
KKR & Co. Inc. via Wella Company reported
Owned since
Previous owner
Independent (1987–2021)
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, New York
Origin
🇺🇸 United States
Founded
1987
Category
Personal care & beautyHair careShampoo & conditioner
Parent ticker
NYSE: KKR
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Nioxin

Nioxin makes scalp and hair treatments for thinning hair, sold through salons and positioned around scalp health rather than cosmetic thickening. It sits within Wella Company alongside the other professional brands. Wella Company was carved out of Coty in 2020 when KKR acquired a majority of the professional beauty business.

Ownership timeline of Nioxin

Owners of Nioxin from 2021 to 2026 KKR 2021–present KKR 2021202220232024202520262027
  1. 2021 – present KKR via Wella Company [1] reported

Where Nioxin sits in KKR

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Nioxin?

The parent company of Nioxin is KKR, a private-equity firm headquartered in the United States. Nioxin sits under KKR's subsidiary Wella Company.

Is Nioxin American?

Yes. Nioxin originated in the United States in 1987 and its owner, KKR, is also headquartered in the United States.

Since when has KKR owned Nioxin?

KKR has owned Nioxin since 1 December 2021.

Who owned Nioxin before KKR?

Nioxin was an independent company from its founding in 1987 until KKR acquired it in 2021.

Is Nioxin still owned by KKR?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Nioxin is still owned by KKR. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Coty Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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